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May 24 '01 Alpine 10c  Valley 20c Snow 0cm  Midmtn 158cm

It's melting fast people. We are having a heatwave. I can't remember when we had 20c in the Valley in May at 11am in the morning. The pack is at 158cm and that is measured midway between the bottom of the green chair and the roundhouse restaurant.

May 21 '01 Alpine 3c  Valley 11c Snow 0cm  Midmtn 178cm

Solid blue skies, warm winds, day at the beach. Be here quick I don't think the snow is going to last to June 10th.

May 19 '01 Alpine -5c  Valley 6c Snow 4cm  Midmtn 184cm

Hé, fresh snow. Who'lda thunk it. Snow is getting choppy later on in the day, get up there as early as you can. It's looks like it's going to be an excellent one today with sunshine and everything.

May 17 '01 Alpine -6c  Valley 4c Snow 0cm  Midmtn 180cm

Nice and cold, -1c at midstation, high clouds so no sun on the snow. Should be good snow conditions but no tanning today.

May 15 '01 Alpine -5c  Valley 4c Snow 8cm  Midmtn 185cm

It's cooler up there again plus we had some snow over the last few days. Right now it's cloudy but it should be clearing towards the end of the week. Methinks it's going to be great from Wednesday into the weekend.

May 12 '01 Alpine 4c  Valley 10c Snow 0cm  Midmtn 189cm

It's warm people. Very warm. No tanning today though, there are very thin high clouds in front of the sun.

May 11 '01 Alpine -1c  Valley 10c Snow 2cm  Midmtn 195cm

An other one in a series of sunny/cloudy days. Excellent spring conditions.

May 9 '01 Alpine -5c  Valley 10c Snow 0cm  Midmtn 198cm

Some excellent spring days are happening. Today looks good, so does tomorrow. Skiing into midstation is becoming marginal depending on the weather and temp of the day but the Alpine rocks.

May 7 '01 Alpine -2c  Valley 11c Snow 24cm  Midmtn 201cm

A small system is going to pass through later on today and tonight but right now it looks like an excellent day. I'll go and see. Later!

May 6 '01 Alpine -2c  Valley 13c Snow 24cm  Midmtn 219cm

As you can see we had a major dump 'round these here parts. Today we've got solid blue skies. Do I need to say more?

May 4 '01 Alpine -5c  Valley 5c Snow 0cm  Midmtn 196cm

We've got a system moving through, we should get some snow in the Alpine. After that an excellent weekend according to the man.

May 2 '01 Alpine -5c  Valley 8c Snow 0cm  Midmtn 203cm

Absolutely gorgeous day! Blue skies, sunshine you know the drill. It's 1c at midstation so expect some slush down there.

May 1 '01 Alpine -6c  Valley 3c Snow 6cm  Midmtn 207cm

That's better, sunshine and plenty of fresh snow up high. We're going to get some precip later on today but then it should clear for an other excellent tomorrow.

Apr.30 '01 Alpine -6c  Valley 3c Snow 9cm  Midmtn 205cm

It's still snoning or is that raiwing? Anyway what ever it is it's wet down here but dry on top. The freezing level is at about 1000M midway between the village and midstation. It should start to clear towards the end of the week.

Apr.29 '01 Alpine -7c  Valley 2c Snow 0cm  Midmtn 194cm

It's cold again, good! It's raining down here but it's -2c at midstation so the season is still in full swing up in the Alpine. Things should clear up by Tuesday. Methinks there is some excellent spring skiing to come.

Apr.27 '01 Alpine -2c  Valley 9c Snow 0cm  Midmtn 192cm

It's raining/snowing as promised. Skiing into the village is only for those with a good pair of mud skis. By the way I have been remiss Blackcomb mountain is closed until June 11th and the Whistler Creek gondola is closed for the season.

Apr.26 '01 Alpine 3c  Valley 5c Snow 0cm  Midmtn 200cm

A good looking day too warm on top for April but hey! This is going to be a short season we all know it. We've got some cruddy weather coming this way over the weekend I probably won't get up until next week.

Apr.24 '01 Alpine -1c  Valley 8c Snow 0cm  Midmtn 212cm

Not much to report I'm afraid. It's kinda dreary out there right now. It's way to warm and raining. We did have a bit of snow two nights ago but we are waiting for the sun.

Apr.22 '01 Alpine -7c  Valley 4c Snow 0cm  Midmtn 213cm

Clouds are moving in we may even get some more snow in the Alpine. Skiing into the village is now getting really iffy. Conditions in the Alpine are good to great depending on how high you go.

Apr.20 '01 Alpine -5c  Valley 4c Snow 0cm  Midmtn 220cm

Blue skies are back. This is spring skiing as it should be. We have plenty snow in the Alpine. Come on down!.

Apr.19 '01 Alpine -5c  Valley 5c Snow 2cm  Midmtn 225cm

Good looking day today clouds but also sunny periods. It doesn't look like snow or any sort of precip. Bottom of the hill is soggy you can still ride down but not for much longer.

Apr.18 '01 Alpine -6c  Valley 6c Snow 14cm  Midmtn 231cm

Plenty of snow but only on top. Past midstation it's slush. Conditions today, variable sometimes sun sometimes snow.

Apr.17 '01 Alpine -6c  Valley 3c Snow 15cm  Midmtn 221cm

15cm! What can I say. It cooled down from yesterday, clouds dropped a load, we got snow. See you later.

Apr.16 '01 Alpine -1c  Valley 8c Snow 0cm  Midmtn 204cm

It's warm people, too warm! It's 4c at midstation. I am not ready for the slushbowl just yet. There is supposed to be some cool and unstable air coming this way. More Snow!? I'll see it when I see it.

Apr.15 '01 Alpine -5c  Valley 4c Snow 0cm  Midmtn 205cm

This is one of the best Easter weekends we've seen for a while. The Telus World Ski & Snowboard Festival is cooking. The weather is excellent and there is plenty good snow. Sorry you couldn't make it.

Apr.13 '01 Alpine -7c  Valley 1c Snow 5cm  Midmtn 212cm

5 brand spanking new centimeters! Come and get 'm. It is cloudy today vis is variable and we may get some more. Tomorrow it should clear. Anyone complaining?

Apr.12 '01 Alpine -8c  Valley 3c Snow 0cm  Midmtn 208cm

It's clouding over we may get some fresh snow this Easter weekend. We've got a bit of wind and unlimited vis. A solid day.

Apr.11 '01 Alpine -9c  Valley 3c Snow 0cm  Midmtn 214cm

An other blue sky gorgeous one. Skiing into the village is still possible. Later.

Apr.10 '01 Alpine -10c  Valley 2c Snow 0cm  Midmtn 215cm

The snow passed us by I'm afraid but it looks like a totally rad day out there anyway. I'll see you later.

Apr.9 '01 Alpine -9c  Valley 1c Snow 0cm  Midmtn 218cm

Well isn't that special. My sitehost and I had a little falling out. I could not update the report for 4 days. We did have some more snow (27cm over the last 48 hours) and some excellent sunny days as well. Today it's cloudy, maybe some snow tonight.

Apr.6 '01 Alpine -10c  Valley 1c Snow 17cm  Midmtn 220cm

The day started out great. Clouds and light snow moved in in the aft. Lots of soft snow to go around.

Apr.5 '01 Alpine -8c  Valley 1c Snow 8cm  Midmtn 212cm

First week of April, 8cm of fresh, who's complaining? We'll probably get a few more cm during the day and maybe tomorrow after that spring should be back. Did anybody say spring skiing?

Apr.03 '01 Alpine -10c  Valley 1c Snow 0cm  Midmtn 211cm

Some very high thin clouds, unlimited vis still fairly cold with some wind in the Alpine. A good to excellent day.

Apr.02 '01 Alpine -11c  Valley 1c Snow 4cm  Midmtn 213cm

Pretty cold up there it being April and all that. Still, a good looking day, clear, a bit of wind, plenty snow.

Apr.01 '01 Alpine -10c  Valley 1c Snow 4cm  Midmtn 210cm

It snowing again but don't let that fool you. Yesterday it turned sunny in the afternoon. What do I know? Is the weather going to play an April fool on us today? Check in tomorrow.

Mar.31 '01 Alpine -5c  Valley 1c Snow 5cm  Midmtn 210cm

It's snowing right now, quite heavy. It looks like it could be snowing all day long but is supposed to break up later. We'll see, meanwhile this has to be the last major fall of the season I am hoping for an other 20cm at least.

Mar.30 '01 Alpine -8c  Valley -1c Snow 4cm  Midmtn 208cm

Blue skies, some nice fresh pow, excellent day. An other frontal system on the way, it may get here this aft or tonight. More snow to come.

Mar.29 '01 Alpine -9c  Valley 0c Snow 0cm  Midmtn 207cm

It's snowing very lightly right now at village level. Vis is variable with a little wind. There is a frontal system sliding this way, more snow to come.

Mar.28 '01 Alpine -7c  Valley 3c Snow 8cm  Midmtn 207cm

Fresh snow, clearing sky. Excellent day. See you.

Mar.27 '01 Alpine -10c  Valley 0c Snow 3cm  Midmtn 200cm

OK so 3 cm ain't exactly a dump, it's still better than rain. It's cold enough again today and there are clouds overhead, there are a few flakes coming down right now (8:30 am) will it develop into something? The weatherman says yes!

Mar.26 '01 Alpine -10c  Valley 1c Snow 9cm  Midmtn 202cm

It's snowing right now and there is more to come. I guess we just had a really slow start to the season. It looks like there is much more to come. It's cool up there right now and the vis is variable.

Mar.25 '01 Alpine -4c  Valley 5c Snow 0cm  Midmtn 195cm

OK it's cooling off, that's good because there's plenty of precip in the air. We are going to have rain/snow for the rest of the week. The question? Where is the snowline going to hang out? Right now it's at midstation but it's coming down.

Mar.24 '01 Alpine 3c  Valley 4c Snow 0cm  Midmtn 204cm

It's very warm people, too warm. Two things are going to happen later today, it's going to get colder and it's going to snow. Mark my words. Right now? Forget about layering up unless you wanna work up a sweat.

Mar.23 '01 Alpine-1c  Valley 1c Snow 0cm  Midmtn 207cm

Some very high thin clouds up there but it is a sign of things to come. This is going to be a rough weekend. It may rain(!) tonight and tomorrow which should turn to snow by Saturday evening. Right now conditions are excellent.

Mar.22 '01 Alpine-4c  Valley 2c Snow 0cm  Midmtn 210cm

An other blue sky day. As you can see the snow packs down quickly in spring but there's more on the way this weekend! This is what spring skiing is all about. Get down here.

Mar.21 '01 Alpine-10c  Valley 0c Snow 1cm  Midmtn 216cm

Excellent day, blue skies all around us and fresh snow up to our ears. You know where to find me.

Mar.20 '01 Alpine-8c  Valley 1c Snow 6cm  Midmtn 215cm

So there you have it. 51cm over the last week. People emailed me asking if there was going to be any snow in March. What can I say? Vis is limited right now but it will clear up towards the aft. Be here!

Mar.19 '01 Alpine-10c  Valley-1c Snow 22cm  Midmtn 217cm

Write this one down folks. March 19 2001 We finally broke the 2 meter mark and with inches to spare as well not only that but there is more on the way. It's snowing lightly right now, will it dry up or get heavy again? Tune in tomorrow.

Mar.18 '01 Alpine -4c  Valley 1c Snow 11cm  Midmtn 198cm

Serious snow people! It's snowing right now even at the village level although it's turning wet down here. All in all an excellent March dump. Vis is limited right now with a bit of wind and much more white stuff to come.

Mar.17 '01 Alpine -8c  Valley 1c Snow 3cm  Midmtn 191cm

A seasonal record! We're over the 190cm mark. Upwards and onwards towards the 2 meters I'd say. It's snowing right now, vis is variable, not much wind.

Mar.16 '01 Alpine -9c  Valley 1c Snow 5cm  Midmtn 189cm

How weird is this? It looks like it's going to be dumping well into next week. It looks like light and thin clouds out there right now but the man says... Flurries this aft. Snow tonight and tomorrow. Big snow over the weekend. I'll keep you informed!

 

Mar.15 '01 Alpine -9c  Valley 2c Snow trace  Midmtn 184cm

It looked good this morning, it was snowing lightly. It stopped now and it looks like the clouds are breaking up. It could turn out to be an excellent day.

Mar.14 '01 Alpine -9c  Valley 0c Snow 5cm  Midmtn 184cm

All in all an unimpressive performance but in keeping with the season we've had sofar. Not quite 10 cm over two days, what's up with that?! The freezing level is back down in the village, at least it gives the mountain people a chance to add some manmade to the lower runs.

Mar.13 '01 Alpine -7c  Valley 2c Snow 4cm  Midmtn 181cm

The good news is we got snow and more is falling. The bad news is it's above freezing in the village. Result? Midstation to Alpine OK but runs into the village are mush.

Mar.12 '01 Alpine -4c  Valley 1c Snow 0cm  Midmtn 179cm

Still waiting for that snow? It's going to happen. This Aft. Really! Honest to goodness. Have I ever lied to you before? No Really.

Mar.11 '01 Alpine -6c  Valley 3c Snow 0cm  Midmtn 180cm

Clouds again but today we've been promised some snow as well. The vis is reported as unlimited but I can't see the mountain tops from down here.

Mar.10 '01 Alpine -8c  Valley 2c Snow 0cm  Midmtn 181cm

It's cloudy and cooler today we may get snow over the weekend, Tuesday also looks good. Winter isn't over until the fat lady sings (or something like that).

Mar.09 '01 Alpine -9c  Valley 2c Snow 7cm  Midmtn 183cm

Looking very good! Fresh pow, blue skies. See ya later.

Mar.08 '01 Alpine -3c  Valley 2c Snow 3cm  Midmtn 178cm

OK so we got some snow be careful with it it's going to have to last a while. The clouds are already breaking up, the ridge of high pressure is trying to rebuild. No new snow until Monday

Mar.07 '01 Alpine 1c  Valley 5c Snow 0cm  Midmtn 176cm

It's warm! Too warm I'd say. It will soften up the snowpack up in the Alpine mind you but it will also start thinning it out. Fresh snow on Thursday says the man, we wil see.

Mar.06 '01 Alpine -4c  Valley 5c Snow 0cm  Midmtn 180cm

Well, we had our flurry and it dumped 1cm now were back to solid blue skies. Notice it's warm as well? Leave your layers at home and remember the sunscreen.

Mar.05 '01 Alpine -3c  Valley 5c Snow 0cm  Midmtn 181cm

Don't know what's happened to that high pressure ridge. There is thin high cloud up there, looks like it could go either way. There are flurries in the forecast for later today. We'll see.

Mar.04 '01 Alpine -10c  Valley 5c Snow 0cm  Midmtn 181cm

Blue sky spring skiing is back with a vengeance. A high pressure ridge is building over the area, it looks like spring is here to stay.

Mar.03 '01 Alpine -8c  Valley -2c Snow 2cm  Midmtn 182cm

Not bad, 18 cm over two days. There is a chance of flurries today and Sunday. Fingers crossed we'll get an other 5 to 10cm. Conditions are great right now, unlimited vis and fresh snow, come and get it.

Mar.02 '01 Alpine -8c  Valley -1c Snow 16cm  Midmtn 183cm

It's here, fresh pow. It took long enough we may get some more today, a good way to start March. We still have low clouds but they are breaking up. An excellent day to hit the slopes.

Feb.28 '01 Alpine -5c  Valley -3c Snow 0cm  Midmtn 170cm

Final day of February and we have solid overcast skies. A few flakes came down a minute ago but no serious snow yet. We are expecting flurries throughout the day.

Feb.27 '01 Alpine -1c  Valley -3c Snow 0cm  Midmtn 172cm

More blue, clouds expected this afternoon. We've got a temperature inversion, bring a T-shirt shades and sunscreen.

Feb.26 '01 Alpine -10c  Valley -2c Snow 0cm  Midmtn 175cm

I could get into this spring skiing in February! Everyone in town is sporting a tan, the outdoor patios are packed, have a cold one on me.

Feb.25 '01 Alpine -10c  Valley -4c Snow 0cm  Midmtn 177cm

Blue skies etc., you know the drill. No precip in site until at least Thursday.

Feb.24 '01 Alpine -10c  Valley 2c Snow 1cm  Midmtn 177cm

An other spring day with a few clouds oh and guess what. The man has changed his mind. It doesn't look like snow on Sunday after all. Solid spring skiing well into next week.

Feb.23 '01 Alpine -6c  Valley -3c Snow 0cm  Midmtn 177cm

Yesterday was just as excellent as the day before. Today clouds are gathering. There is a solid low cloud deck overhead, is someting going to come from it? Chance of flurries says the man. I'll let you know.

Feb.21 '01 Alpine -7c  Valley -4c Snow 0cm  Midmtn 183cm

Some very thin high clouds up there, conditions are groomed hardpack, excellent if you feel the need for speed. The moguls are big and tough but you'll have to go off piste to find untouched snow.

Feb.20 '01 Alpine -5c  Valley -4c Snow 0cm  Midmtn 183cm

Obviously springs skiing is here, big time. Not a cloud in the sky, not even a glimmer of a possibilty of fresh pow until Friday. Don't forget the sunscreen.

Feb.19 '01 Alpine -8c  Valley -2c Snow 4cm  Midmtn 185cm

After filing yesterday's report it kept snowing for about an hour than it started to clear. The afternoon turned into absolute gorgeousity what with sun and plenty pow to go around. We're having more bluesky spring skiing today. I think I'll go and partake if you don't mind.

Feb.18 '01 Alpine -7c  Valley -4c Snow 5cm  Midmtn 185cm

That's better, 5cm is not a lot but it's better than a kick in the butt furthermore it's still snowing so there will be more to report tomorrow. Vis is limited up there but it's not cold. Stick to the trees and you'll have an excellent day.

Feb.17 '01 Alpine -4c  Valley -4c Snow 1cm  Midmtn 180cm

What's up with this? Victoria gets 6cm we get 1? That is So not normal! It looks like an other blue sky day out there. Temp is back to normal chance of snow every day until Wednesday, as if.

Feb.16 '01 Alpine-15c  Valley -10c Snow 0cm  Midmtn 179cm

Still cold with an inversion to boot. Get your butt up into the alpine, get warm! Clouds are moving in, good chance of snow this weekend. Right now vis is variable and it's well, cold.

Feb.15 '01 Alpine-20c  Valley -20c Snow 1cm  Midmtn 180cm

It's very very cold! Yesterday evening a small system gave us a bit of snow but now an arctic cold front is moving through sweeping away the clouds and delivering cold crispy clear conditions. Skiing today is on hardpack with some fresh and some manmade.

Feb.14 '01 Alpine -5c  Valley -1c Snow 0cm  Midmtn 180cm

We're supposed to get clouds and some snow this afternoon or tonight. Right now it's blue skies with a few whispers of white here and there.

Feb.13 '01 Alpine -9c  Valley -3c Snow 0cm  Midmtn 183cm

High clouds moving in but we're not expecting anything until tomorrow at the earliest. Conditions are basically machine groomed hardpack with manmade added where possible.

Feb.12 '01 Alpine -10c  Valley -9c Snow 0cm  Midmtn 184cm

More nippy blue skies. Make sure you've got your sunscreen on. The man now says we may get some snow moving in by Wednesday.

Feb.11 '01 Alpine -10c  Valley -5c Snow 0cm  Midmtn 186cm

Solid blue, no wind, fairly cold. The only new snow is man made. Bring your camera.

Feb.10 '01 Alpine -9c  Valley -1c Snow 1cm  Midmtn 186cm

It's kinda solid light grey out there with a hazy sun peeking through now and then. Our only chance of some more snow is tonight. Next week is going to be solid spring skiing

Feb. 9 '01 Alpine -9c  Valley -7c Snow 0cm  Midmtn 187cm

If you check out the five day forecast you'll see clouds and a slight chance of fluries. Forget it! We've got solid blue skies right now (9o'clock). Spring skiing is here.

Feb. 8 '01 Alpine -12c  Valley -5c Snow 3cm  Midmtn 189cm

It's snowing lightly right now. We will get more during the day and tonight, about 10 cm is my guess. We have light winds and variable vis.

Feb. 7 '01 Alpine -14c  Valley -12c Snow 0cm  Midmtn 190cm

Very cold, very crisp, very clear. Solid blue sky, bring your camera. Clouds moving in late this afternoon at least that's the plan.

Feb. 6 '01 Alpine -16c  Valley -4c Snow 2cm  Midmtn 191cm

It's Cold Up There! Layer up. Blue skies, no wind, day at the beach if you don't mind a bit of a nip in the air. More snow coming on Thursday says the man.

Feb. 5 '01 Alpine -7c  Valley 1c Snow 5cm  Midmtn 193cm

5cm is better than nada. Still, we expected more. Excellent day though, unlimited vis, no wind, feels like spring skiing.

Feb. 4 '01 Alpine -7c  Valley -2c Snow 0cm  Midmtn 191cm

The bad news is we didn't get any snow last night. The good news is it's snowing right now and it looks like it might go on for a while.
Vis is variable (duhhh) wind is 30kph, a B- day I'd say.

Feb. 3 '01 Alpine -9c  Valley 1c Snow 0cm  Midmtn 190cm

A nice clear day, nippy but no wind. Lots of fresh snow to go around with more in the forecast for Sunday.

Feb. 2 '01 Alpine -5c  Valley 0c Snow 16cm  Midmtn 195cm

15 cm. That's more like it. Mind you, down here in the valley it was partly rain but right now we're back to snow. The temperature is doing its yoyo thing up and down the mountain. Be cool, stay high!

Feb. 1 '01 Alpine -9c  Valley 0c Snow 0cm  Midmtn 185cm

Clouds still here. Fresh snow? Nada. I am going to quit calling for snow I think I am jinxed. So, even though there is snow in them thar clouds I expect nothing. You hear that mom nature! Nothing! (a little reverse psychology can't hurt)